US Bridges

US 41 SB over Goose Creek

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.64 S SR 352 · Structure no. 015371

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,747
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 41 SB over Goose Creek in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2034. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.64 S SR 352
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51194, -87.3759
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2014)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2034
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SB over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 41 SB over Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Goose Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.